German Word of the Day — 18th of Feb, 2026
begeistert
/be-GEIS-tert/ • adjective
enthusiastic / excited
begeistert
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Examples
Ich bin begeistert von diesem Buch.
I am excited about this book.
Die Kinder waren begeistert von der Vorstellung.
The children were enthusiastic about the performance.
Er spricht begeistert über sein neues Projekt.
He speaks enthusiastically about his new project.
Synonyms
entzückt
aufgeregt
Usage
This word is commonly used to express enthusiasm or excitement about something, often in contexts where someone is sharing their passion or joy.